Industry / 03 · Specialized

Apparel & Textiles sourcing.

Cut-and-sew, knitwear, accessories, and fabric sourcing — handled by people who understand tech packs, fit samples, fabric origins, and U.S. labeling laws.

What We Handle / 006

Apparel needs a different playbook than hardgoods.

Patterns, fit, fabric, wash, finish — each adds a failure mode that doesn't exist when you're sourcing a kitchen gadget. Here's what we run.

Cut & Sew

Woven and knit garments built from tech packs — tees, shirts, pants, jackets, dresses. We work with mid-size factories that handle 500–10,000 unit runs.

Knitwear

Sweaters, beanies, scarves, socks. Both flat-knit and circular-knit factories in our network, with capability for fully-fashioned, intarsia, and jacquard.

Activewear & Performance

Compression, moisture-wicking, four-way stretch. Bonded seam, sublimation print, and seamless construction capabilities.

Accessories

Hats, belts, bags, scarves, leather goods. Often easier to source than apparel — lower MOQs, fewer fit issues.

Fabric Sourcing

Separate from garment factories when needed — for designers who want to source fabric independently and have the garment factory cut from buyer-supplied material.

OEM / Private Label

Add your label to an existing factory product, or fully custom-develop a new style with us managing the development cycle.

The Apparel Workflow / 005

From tech pack to bulk delivery.

Apparel requires sample iteration that hardgoods don't. Here's how a typical project moves.

Step 1

Tech pack review

We translate / clean up your tech pack to manufacturer-ready standards.

Step 2

Fit sample

First sample shipped to you for fit and aesthetic review.

Step 3

PPS

Pre-production sample after revisions — your final sign-off.

Step 4

Bulk production

Grade rules applied, full size run produced.

Step 5

QC + ship

AQL inspection, packing, FOB or DDP delivery.

Typical timeline: 10–14 weeks from approved tech pack to U.S. delivery. Stock styles with logo-only customization can ship in 4–6 weeks.
Tech Pack Translation

Most apparel disasters trace back to a bad tech pack.

We've seen tech packs in 8 different formats this year. We translate yours into factory-ready standards — clear construction details, seam allowances, stitch counts, trim specs — before any factory quotes.

  • Bilingual tech pack (English + supplier's language)
  • Standardized measurements (cm + inches)
  • POM (Points of Measure) grading rules
  • Trim cards with Pantone refs
  • Care label + content label per AAFA
Don't have a tech pack?

We can build one with our partner design team for a flat fee — typically $400–$900 per style depending on complexity. Necessary investment if you plan to reorder.

Talk to us about tech packs →
U.S. Compliance / 006

The labeling and safety rules that ruin sellers' weekends.

Apparel imported to the U.S. has to comply with several federal labeling rules. We make sure your factory labels meet them — or we won't ship the goods.

CPSIA (Children's Apparel)

Mandatory testing for lead and phthalates on all apparel for kids 12 and under. Includes permanent tracking labels and Children's Product Certificate.

FTC Care Labeling Rule

Permanent care instruction labels required on all apparel sold in the U.S. We verify wording and placement.

FTC Fiber Content / COO

Fiber content percentages and country of origin must appear on the label. Our QC catches missing or wrong labeling.

Prop 65 (California)

For goods sold in CA, certain chemical warnings may apply. We help identify exposure and add labels where needed.

Forced-Labor Compliance

U.S. forced-labor prevention laws affect cotton and certain other categories. We verify origin through supply-chain documentation.

FBA Apparel Requirements

If shipping to Amazon FBA: polybags with suffocation warnings, FNSKU labels, and hanger / fold requirements per ASIN type.

MOQ Reality Check

"Can I just order 100 pieces?"

For fully custom cut-and-sew, most factories want 300–500 pieces per color per style. That's the honest answer.

But there are workarounds we use:

  • Stock fabric + custom cut: 100–200 piece MOQ from factories holding mill-run inventory
  • Buyer-supplied fabric: reduce MOQ by removing factory fabric risk
  • Mini-MOQ specialists: we keep relationships with 4–5 factories built for 100–300 piece runs
  • Aggregation: combine your order with similar buyers for lower factory MOQ
Real MOQs we've negotiated
Custom tee, 1 color200
Custom hoodie, 1 color300
Knit beanie, custom logo150
Stock-style + custom label100
Activewear seamless top500
Apparel project?

Have an apparel project?

Send a tech pack, mood board, or reference link. We'll come back with realistic MOQ options, pricing, and a sample timeline within 48 hours.

Start an Apparel Project → See QC Details